Amy Poehler Producing Show Centered Around Agnostic Woman Who Inherits a Church for NBC
Comedian Amy Poehler is producing a new church-based comedy for NBC, reports have revealed.
Poehler, star of "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation" has enjoyed great success on both series and will now try her hand at producing when she begins working with "Parks and Recreation" co-executive producer Aisha Muharrar. The show has already been given a pilot by NBC, which counts Poehler as one of its leading ladies.
According to reports, the show will feature a storyline surrounding a young woman who considers herself agnostic. The woman then inherits a church and a group of strong-willed characters who make up the community. Muharrar is actually writing the material, which does not have working name just yet. Poehler, Muharrar, and 3Arts's Dave Becky are all co-producing the series.
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Poehler was brought up in the Catholic tradition but has not spoken publicly about her faith or association with any tradition. She was married to fellow actor Will Arnett, but the two divorced in 2012. They share custody of two boys, Archibald William "Archie" Emerson Arnett and Abel James Arnett.
The series will be one of a few to feature church life at the center of the storyline, and one of even fewer that is a comedy. The beloved "7th Heaven" focused on the life of Rev. Eric Camden and his seven children; it was highly-ranked and had a huge following until its conclusion. Before that, "Amen," starring Sherman Helmsley, told the story of a church deacon and his dealings with the congregation. "Good Christian Belles" was a unique comedy starring Kristin Chenoweth and did not last very long; many considered it a mockery of the Christian lifestyle.
Now, though, there are several reality shows allowing viewers to see behind-the-scenes situations pastors and their families face. "Preaching Alabama" debuted just a week ago on TLC, while "Preachers of L.A." has been on the air for a few seasons.
No date has been announced as to when Poehler's comedy is set to air.
